Attempted Theft Foiled

January 9, 1987

NORTH LAUDERDALE -- A North Lauderdale woman Saturday fended off a man attempting to steal her purse outside a convenience store at 755 SW 81st Ave., according to a police report.

The suspect grabbed her purse, but she refused to let go. During the struggle, the woman fell to the ground and the frustrated suspect gave up on stealing the purse, according to police. The woman was not seriously injured during the attack, police said.